Old Town View of the Fula Tribe and Its Cotton Plantations, Gambia, Africa, 1748

Reference
CD-12367
Date
1748
Region
Africa
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
26.0 x 35.0 cm (10.2 x 13.8 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 140

Antique print titled 'Vue d'une Ville des Foulis et de ses Plantations - Gezigt van eene Stad der Fuli, en derzelver Planteryen'. View of a town of the Fula people and its cotton plantations. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779), a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style.

Condition: Good, age-related toning, Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully.

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